The Accra Regional Police Command, working together with the Central Division Police Command, has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a series of theft incidents reported during the Diaspora Summit 2025 at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
The summit, which attracted a large number of both international and local participants, recorded several cases of theft, prompting increased police surveillance and the deployment of an undercover operation at the venue.
According to the police, reports were received on Friday, December 19, 2025, from participants who complained about the theft of personal items, including mobile phones, iPads and credit cards.
In response, a covert security operation was immediately mounted to enhance protection and ensure the safety of attendees.
Briefing the media on Tuesday, December 23, the Accra Regional Head of Public Affairs, Superintendent Juliana Obeng, said the operation led to the identification and arrest of Regan Kwesi Egui-Addo, also known as Morgan Addo. She disclosed that the suspect was already on the police wanted list for similar theft-related offences within the Accra Central Police Division.
She explained that the suspect was found at the conference posing as a legitimate participant and wearing an official summit identification tag. However, upon questioning, he was unable to give a satisfactory account of his presence at the event, leading to his arrest. He was subsequently detained at the Ministries Police Station, where investigations are ongoing.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect uses deceptive tactics to steal ATM cards. Police say he deliberately creates difficulties for victims at ATM points and then approaches them under the pretext of offering assistance, only to secretly swap their cards. Investigators have confirmed that the suspect withdrew unspecified sums of money from various ATM locations using cards obtained through this method.
Further investigations suggest that Egui-Addo targeted summit participants during breaks, taking advantage of moments when attendees were distracted to steal ATM cards and other valuables from bags and laptops.
Following his arrest, a search was conducted at the suspect’s residence at Ashaley-Botwe, where eight ATM cards belonging to different individuals were retrieved. The cards are currently being held as exhibits while police work with the relevant financial institutions to identify the rightful owners and support ongoing investigations.
Superintendent Juliana Obeng reassured the public of the police service’s commitment to protecting lives and property, especially during large public gatherings. She noted that adequate security would continue to be provided at public events, particularly as the festive season approaches.
She also urged members of the public to remain alert, keep personal belongings under close watch at all times and promptly report any suspicious behaviour to the police, stressing that public cooperation remains critical to preventing crime and ensuring public safety.
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